Cryptic crossword clue
Square chin in detective is strictly procedural detail? 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word TECHNICS

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The straight part
We know that "strictly procedural detail" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case strictly procedural detail = technics.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does TECHNICS mean?

TECHNICS noun
  1. The method of performance in any art; technique.
  2. (in the plural) Technical terms or objects; things pertaining to the practice of an art or science.
  3. (in the plural) The doctrine of arts in general; those branches of learning that relate to the arts.

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